Who: Hemptress – Los Angeles, CA

What: Mona Mini Hemp Bag

Where: La Terra Bella – $91.80, also available in Herringbone

Why We Love It: Not too big, not too small, this bag is just right for toting all your essentials. And it’s no wonder why, handbag designer Arlene Nilsson had over 10 years experience in the industry before launching her own line of fashion forward eco-conscious handbags.

What sets the bag apart is all in the details; the ruching details on the outside made of 100% hemp (feels like canvas) dyed a deep rich, stunning teal using low-impact dyes; the unexpected contrasting lining made of a bright purple silk and hemp blend; and, a ‘best in the business,’ heavy-duty zipper that will outzip any other zip on the market. And, of course, our favorite detail, the gold chain topped off with a leather shoulder strap made from “reborn” recycled leather that nestles comfortably on your shoulder. Perfect for the eco-conscious fashionista on the go.

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Who: s u w h a – London, U.K.

What: Taylor Hat

Where: s u w h a -  $199 & 30% off all full-priced items through May 12th with coupon code “bonvoyage12″ (oh & this coupon is good for the entire bon voyage collection!)

Why We Love It: We can’t help but get wrapped up in the fantasy of this hat -  donning our Katherine Hepburn trousers and a crisp white button-up or wandering through the bodega in a long flowy white dress or leaning against a fence with a cigar, rolled up jeans and a v-neck tee or curled up on the beach with a colorgul tunic and a stack of trashy magazines….  all that from one single hat, and that’s what makes it the quintessential hat for summer. Click to continue »

Who: N:F:P (New Form Perspective) – Beacon, NY 

What: Snap Neck Warmer

Where: N:F:P – $55

Why We Love ‘Em: The worst of the winter is behind us (hopefully), and yet we can’t help but pine for this versatile scarf from N:F:P. Love the wear-many-ways approach to the design. This snappy scarf can be worn buttoned up as a turtleneck, draped as a cowl neck, snapped on the sides for a chic scarf or as a neck warmer by pulling the ends through the slit on the side. Each scarf is handknit from your choice of 100% merino wool or bamboo. Click to continue »

Who: Kristina Petrovic;  Miami, FL

What: Kafu Coffee Table

Where: Etsy – $1300

Why: This is the coffee table we have been looking for! One where we can neatly stow away our inevitable stack of magazines while still keeping them within arm’s reach. One that’s a sleek mix of modern materials with the thick 100% wool felt (by none other than FilzFelt) set against the smooth finish of the formaldehyde-free sustainable plywood.

Such an innovative design with great interplay of space, great curves, and great functionality. You can display the magazines vertically exposing the titles or on their sides for a more streamlined look.

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